This dreamy salmon is braided in the most elegant way and paired with a dill sauce that's full of flavor. You're going to love this Salmon with Dill Sauce for a fancy dinner or easy weeknight meal.
1large filet of salmon,tail part, skin off - about 900g-1100grams (1.9-2.4 lbs)
1tbspolive oil
1tspDiamond Crystal kosher salt
½tspground pepper
½tspgarlic powder
½tsponion powder
1tsplemon zest
For the dill sauce
2tbspunsalted butter
¼cupfinely chopped yellow onion
½cupwhite wine
1cupheavy cream
¾tspDiamond Crystal kosher salt
¼tspground pepper
1tspgarlic powder
2tbsplemon juice
2tbspchicken broth or water
2tbspminced fresh dill
1tsplemon zest
extra dill and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
For the braided salmon filet
Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Braid the salmon: Place the salmon on the cutting board. Keep one end of the salmon intact so start about 2-3 inches from one end of the salmon. Use a sharp knife to slice the salmon lengthwise into three equal strips. Gently braid the salmon into one large braid. You can use toothpicks to hold the braided ends together if needed.
Season the salmon: In a small bowl mix together the seasoning - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp ground pepper, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder and 1 tsp lemon zest. Brush the salmon all over with the seasoning mixture.
Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the salmon is done to your desired doneness or measures an internal temperature of 145F (it should flake easily with a fork).
For the dill sauce
While the salmon is baking, make the cream sauce: Add the butter to a medium frying pan or pot and turn to medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the finely chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the white wine to deglaze the pan; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. Whisk in the cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice and water or chicken broth until combined and turn to medium-low heat. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring often until slightly thickened. Finally stir in the lemon zest and fresh dill and remove from the heat.
Serve the braided salmon on a serving platter (over mashed potatoes as an option) and then drizzle with the cream sauce. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices if desired
Video
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